RIA Wales & Western represents 70+ RIA members across Wales and the South West of England.
Rail in this part of the UK supports some 74,500 jobs and £3.6bn GVA (22,800 jobs and £1bn GVA in Wales; and 51,700 jobs and £2.6bn GVA in the South West).
RIA Wales & Western activity is informed and prioritised by the Leadership Group made up of RIA Members either located in Wales & Western region or with a significant presence in the area.
1. A clearly defined integrated transport vision(s) for the region
2. Visibility of funding mechanisms and pipeline for the whole supply chain
3. Innovation and testing opportunities and facilities to address cost challenges
4. Commitment and investment in developing industry skills and people (future proofing the railway and job creation)
VISION & PURPOSE
• Be a recognised railway industry body in Wales & Western
• Represent Wales & Western supply chain’s interests to Government and key stakeholders
• Form and maintain a view on the priority issues in Wales & Western
• Influence policy decisions via related campaigns, public affairs, lobbying, white papers, events etc.
• Ultimately, support a stronger, better railway as part of an integrated transport system
STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
• Map local stakeholders (political, academic, industry) and facilitate direct engagement
• Engage with and influence key rail decision makers in Wales & Western establish,monitor, and manage workstreams focused on outcomes for the four priority areas areas identified by the Leadership Group
• Build up knowledge of the Wales and Western railway industry issues and opportunities
• Collate and define stakeholder ‘problem statements’
KEY STAKEHOLDERS
• Build insight and information to support RIA members to win business, mitigate risk and develop relationships and networks
• Build stronger relationships between RIA Wales & Western members and key stakeholders
• Provide a stronger voice, through collective action, for the needs of members in the region
• Provide access to RIA resources for members in the region
• Promote innovation in the supply chain
• Opportunity to showcase products and solutions through active involvement
• Networking, education and collaboration opportunities at events in the nation/region
